Congratulations to Past Pupil Cillian Murphy on winning the Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture – drama for his starring role in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” in which he plays the J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb.”

This marks Cillian Murphy’s first win and second nod in his career, after he was previously nominated for his role in the comedy/thriller film “Breakfast on Pluto” in 2006. 

All in Pres. are very proud of Cillian's achievements to date and wish Cillian the very best in his future career. 

Transition Year Students James Power and Cathal Cross recently attended the Student Enterprise Christmas Market organised by Student Enterprise Ireland at the Marina Market.

The boys competed against other Transitions Year Students from various schools in Cork city. They sold products through their mini company ‘Vida Nova’, which is an environmentally friendly soap company, with their soap bars being handmade by the boys. They were successful in achieving an award for ‘Most Sustainable Product’ despite the stiff competition.

Thanks to Student Enterprise Ireland for the opportunity and to Mr. Breen for the support and encouragement. The Boys would also like to give a big thanks to The Imperial Hotel and The Hayfield Manor for their help.

 We are excited to see how the team will fair in the County Finals in February. Well done boys!

Huge thanks to all our sponsors for giving so generously and supporting Preslink.

All funds raised from the Christmas raffle, as with all Preslink funds, go directly to supporting Presentation Brothers educational and community projects in West Africa.

Congratulations to the prize winners.

To all those who supported, thank you for your generosity and support.

Preslink committee

The annual opening of the S.H.A.R.E Christmas Crib was a very memorable occasion for the S.H.A.R.E student executives.

This year, the S.H.A.R.E executive committee has twenty 5th year students on the committee who all attended on the night. Pictures were taken, speeches from Chairman Andrew Maume (5th year) , Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy and Mairead Moore (CKSS) were heard. 

That was followed by both bishops of Cork, Bishop Finton Gavin and Bishop Paul Colton sharing a blessing for the crib.

The army band also contributed to the occasion with some excellent music. It was a very special and memorable night for all present.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended!

Please remember to donate if you see the famous yellow jackets in town. Your support is greatly appreciated. 

Show you care this Christmas

S.H.A.R.E. 

All our Transition Year students recently spent a half day on the streets of our city collecting for the Mercy Hospital Foundation. 

As all of our Transition Year students were busy again, this time walking in Killarney National Park, we had to get 5th Yr. students to step in for a picture with Louise O'Brien from the Mercy Hospital Foundation when she visited our school to receive a cheque on behalf of the Mercy Hospital.

Photo shows L - R Cillian Murphy, Sebastian Wiseman, Louise O'Brien (Mercy Hospital Fooundation), Fiachra Wall and Michael Dan Lucey.

Class of 2023 

Congratulations to the Visual art class of 2023 on creating some of the finest works of Art in Junior cycle for a number of years. Art is alive and a relevant aspect in the school community in PBC. “We live in a visual world”. 

“Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up” – Pablo Picasso 

This year marked the third year of the new visual art course and PBC has set a very high standard. This was evident in the marks award by the SEC. Special mention for Liam Fitzgerald for his highly commended work. 

 Please enjoy a selection of artwork from the JCT visual art class of 2023. Included in the Gallery are; sketchbook works, and Final artefacts submitted for the junior certificate examinations. These include multiple disciplines such as; Graphic Design, Imaginative compositions and Lino block printmaking. While some readers might be familiar with graphic design and imaginative compositional artwork, Lino Printing is a form of block printing that involves carving a pattern or design into a linoleum block and takes great skill and patience. 

Please see a piece of work created by Ruan Barret Crean (class of 2023) in the gallery attached. 

Well done to all our Art students for their hard work during the year!

 – Mr. Casey 

A tough battle for the McCarthy cup A team in Limerick against Saint Munchins. Pres went five down in the first ten minutes and conceded again by thirty minutes and then with a penalty try to Munchins, Pres were down by 19-0. In the  second half Saint Munchins got an interception try,26-0. But in the last few minutes pres got a try through Odhrán O’Keeffe to go 26-5 down. 

Munchins won on a score of 26-5. 

Great performance from both teams and well done pres. 

-By Liam O’Riordan.

After a well fought battle Munchins  came out on top vs The McCarthy cup B. Pres put up a courageous fight,  Scoring 3 tries, 2 from Patrick O’Sullivan and 1 try from Harry Garcon-O’Mahony and 1 conversion by Peter Whitnell. Final score Munchins won in 22-17.

Well done lads on qualifying  to the semi final.

- By Peter Whitnell and Patrick O’Sullivan.